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I feel very privileged to live and work in a community that seeks to understand faith and society.
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Start your journey with Whitley College.
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Step into World-Class Theological Education.
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Whitley College is proud to be a college of the University of Divinity
The University of Divinity promotes the highest standards of scholarship in theology, philosophy and ministry.
All students and staff join the University through one of its Colleges. Based in the Australian cities of Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney, each College is a unique learning community.
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SourcesThe biblical narrative is the primary source for our theological study. Examining the languages alongside the biblical text, considering its context and intent equips us for considered engagement with the basis of our faith.
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Beliefs
Our faith tradition has been shaped by a long history of people grappling with theological questions. From the beginnings of the church to our current time, we are informed by rich theological conversation.
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Practices
Our faith takes shape in lived experience and community life, and our experience shapes our beliefs and convictions. The practices of our faith equip us for authentic life and service.
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NEXT
NEXT is a unique experience of spiritual formation and personal development tailormade for emerging and young adults.
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TransFormation
The TransFormation program provides training for church leaders who serve in all denominations and whose first language is not English.
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NAIITS (Indigenous studies)
Explore theology, history and the practice of ministry from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and world Indigenous perspectives.
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WellSpring (Spirituality studies)
Whitley works in partnership with WellSpring, an ecumenical spirituality centre, to provide accredited units in spirituality.
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Baptist Camping Victoria Internship
A 12 month live-in program with a focus on equipping young people with leadership qualities, life skills and tertiary qualifications.
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Ordination
Whitley College is the primary partner providing the educational support for the ordination program within the Baptist Union of Victoria.
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17 Mar 2021
A Welcome Message from your Principal
Dear students, The 2021 academic year has started and I am pleased to see that so many of you have…
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23 Jul 2020
Jobs | Professor of New Testament
Whitley College is seeking to appoint a Professor of New Testament.
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19 Feb 2020
The Mary Pope PhD in Spiritual Care and Ageing
Details Baptcare and Whitley College have served the Baptist community of Victoria for a combined total of just over 200…
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4 Jun 2021
NAIITS 2021 Symposium
Treaty and Covenant: Creating Space for Hope Whether it was Indigenous peoples of North America, Central and South America, the…
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14 May 2021
Spiritual & Pastoral Care for those with Dementia
Estimates suggest there are over 459,000 Australians living with dementia today. In fact, dementia is the second leading cause of…
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19 Mar 2021
2021 Melbourne Graduation
This Friday night at the University of Divinity’s graduation ceremony, we celebrate the 34 Undergraduates, 37 Postgraduates and one Doctor…
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Charlene
The lecturers and tutors at Whitley College have a deep sense of care for you and your walk with Jesus.
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Adrian
A friend encouraged me to check out Whitley and from the first phone call it’s been a great experience.
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Kat
Whitley has a variety of pathways and diploma level subjects, which were a great way to dip my toes in…
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